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| Gus Amann: Nov. 12, 2000 — Oct. 3, 2014. |
A fearless patrolman, a devout companion and Olympian-skilled Frisbee catcher, Gus Amann peacefully died on Oct. 3, 2014, surrounded by his best friends Bryan Amann and Daniel Kusner.
With impeccable breeding credentials, Gus stood out from his siblings because of a distinguishing facial mark that resembled the sacred stripe Hare Krishnas display between their eyebrows.
His gold-and-sable coat was always impeccable and camera-ready.
If you were lucky, Gus massaged your leg muscles with his silky tongue — a service that only a world-class spa could provide.
Gus lived in East Dallas, Phoenix, Ariz., and Oak Cliff.
He enjoyed numerous trips visiting relatives in Arkansas and Illinois.
Gus loved the Grand Canyon and running along the Katy Trail.
He always beamed with pride while leashed to Bryan’s hand — whether strolling across the Santa Fe Trestle Trail bridge or standing guard during urban photo-excursions in downtown Dallas.
He was a superb listener — issuing howling alerts and DEFCON-1 growls that warned of conditions requiring immediate attention.
By cocking his head during interrogations, Gus' intense concentration could separate each question by listening to a speaker's inflection.
Gus wore the devotional scapular while he drew his last breath.
Shaded by pecan and live oak, Gus is buried beside his sheltie cousin, Bo Kusner, on the lawn of his Oak Cliff residence.
Sired by Cobblestone High Beam and dame Cobblestone Sweet-Sioux of Midlothian, Tex., Gus augmented the Shetland Sheepdog breed with his obedience and perceptive instincts.
He's already dearly missed.
Photo: Bryan Amann.
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| BEST FRIENDS: Bryan & Gus in Arizona. |
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| SHELTIE SKETCH: Gus, left, and Bo. (credit: Bryan.) |
